A renewed work for Boone

Help us discern what God may be building in Boone.

Mountainside is entering a season of prayer as we consider what comes next.

Beginning October 1, we are pausing regular Sunday gatherings. We need time to listen honestly, address what needs to change, and find out who may be called to help build the next chapter of this church.

We know this season may feel uncertain, and we don’t take that lightly.

Regular Sunday gatherings are paused during this season

A vision worth discerning

A church rooted in Jesus and present in Boone.

We’re praying for a church where people are truly known, Scripture shapes ordinary life, and those who feel far from God can encounter the mercy and hope of Jesus. We want to see people come to trust and follow Jesus, grow as disciples, become new leaders, and help others discover the same good news.

We don’t have every answer yet. This season is an invitation to seek God together and ask whether he is bringing together people who will pray, serve, make room for honest questions, and help others take their next step toward Jesus.

People who will pray

People who will pray honestly with us for Boone and for whatever God has next for Mountainside.

People who will help build

People who are ready to serve, use their gifts, and help carry real responsibility.

People who want community

People looking for honest relationships and a place to grow in following Jesus.

People who may be sent

Christians and ministry leaders who may be called to move to Boone—or churches that want to partner with us from elsewhere.

People who will make room and help others find Jesus

People who care deeply about those who feel far from God, welcome honest doubts and questions, and are ready to share the hope of Jesus with courage, patience, and mercy.

Could you help shape what comes next?

You may be looking for a church to help build, or you may simply be trying to understand who Jesus is. You don’t need a title, a finished plan, or settled answers. If you love Boone, have questions about faith, or wonder whether God may be drawing you into what comes next, we’d be glad to talk with you.

Join the discernment community

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**Real people, gathered around Jesus.**A glimpse of community at Mountainside.

How the path will unfold

Discern first. Gather faithfully. Move publicly when ready.

October–December

Pray, listen, and gather

Rest, honest listening, relational gatherings, leadership development, financial review, community research, and prayerful consideration of how God may be leading.

Beginning in January

Form and equip a committed community

If we believe God is leading us forward, the people who are committed will begin meeting weekly in January to pray, grow together, serve Boone, and learn how to carry the work as a team.

When readiness is clear

Begin public ministry when ready

Public Sunday gatherings will begin when a healthy foundation of people, leadership, resources, location, and shared mission is strong enough to support them in a healthy and sustainable way.

Questions about this seasonFrequently asked questions

We know this season may bring questions. These answers reflect what is known now and will be updated as the discernment process continues.

What is Mountainside discerning?

We’re asking whether God is bringing together the people and leaders needed to build a church that makes disciples and serves Boone well.

Who is invited to participate?

Anyone willing to pray, listen, build relationships, serve, or explore whether God may be calling them to help shape this community is welcome to begin a conversation with us.

What kind of church are we hoping to become?

We’re praying about a church where people are known, Scripture shapes everyday life, disciples are formed, leaders are developed, and the good news of Jesus is made visible.

What would participation involve?

Participation may include prayer, honest conversation, occasional relational gatherings, community service, sharing your gifts, and exploring a deeper commitment as the direction becomes clearer.

What would begin in January?

If discernment supports continuing, January would begin with weekly committed-community gatherings for prayer, formation, shared responsibility, and leadership practice. These gatherings wouldn’t necessarily be a full public Sunday service.

Why are Sunday gatherings being paused?

The pause creates room for rest, honest listening, pastoral care, and rebuilding a healthy foundation. We want to understand where change is needed and gather people who are ready to help carry the work faithfully.

How long will this season last?

October through December is an initial season of prayer and discernment. A committed community may begin gathering weekly in January, but a date for returning to public Sunday gatherings hasn’t been set.

Has the outcome already been decided?

No. We still need to see who is willing to commit, what leadership emerges, and whether we have the people and resources to move forward well.

Is Mountainside closing?

No final decision has been made. Regular Sunday gatherings are pausing while we seek God, strengthen the church’s foundation, gather committed people, and discern the most faithful path forward.

Will previous teaching remain available?

Yes. Recent messages are available in the Latest teaching section below, and additional messages load as you continue scrolling through the teaching cards.

Can I continue giving?

Yes. Online giving remains available through the Give button at the bottom of this page.

Latest teaching

Our recent teaching remains available during this season. Scroll through the messages below and choose one to listen.

September 20, 2026